"Batman vs. Superman": actors and roles, fees, assessments

In March 2016 the film "Batman vs. Superman: At the dawn of justice" was released. At the heart of the plot is the confrontation between the heroes of DC Comics Batman and Superman. The film is the sequel to the "Man of Steel", released in 2013. The final version of the script was created by David S. Goyer, directed by Zack Snyder, a recognized master of high-budget superhero fighters.

Production

The development of the picture about the confrontation between Batman and Superman began in 2001. The original versions of the script were very different from the final version. It was planned that this would be an independent film, not connected in any way with previous paintings about Superman or Batman. But in the final analysis, the scenario of David S. Goyer was approved, and the picture itself was transformed into the sequel "The Man of Steel." The shooting began in early 2014, and lasted until December.

Cast

In the movie "Batman vs. Superman" the actors and roles were selected for a rather long time. Especially long were the search for a suitable candidate for the role of Batman. Among the candidates were Luke Evans, Wes Bentley and Ben Affleck. After the screen test at the end of Augsut 2013, Ben Affleck was confirmed as Batman. This is the second superhero action movie in the career of the actor, the first was "Daredevil" by Mark Stephen Johnson.

Among the candidates for the role of Miracle Women were Megan Fox, Olga Kurylenko and Jamie Alexander. Eventually, Gal Gadot, known to the general public as the performer of the role of Giselle Yashar in the franchise "Fast and the Furious", retired.

Jesse Eisenberg, star of the paintings "The Illusion of Deception" and "Social Network", agreed to play the main antagonist - Lex Luthor in the film "Batman vs. Superman". Actors and roles for a new high-budget picture were selected by the creators long and carefully. But the candidate for the role of Superman did not cause them doubts - as in the movie "Man of Steel," this role was played by Henry Cavill.

By October 2013 the main cast of the film "Batman vs. Superman" was approved. Actors and roles were approved by the director, producers and screenwriter after lengthy discussions.

Features of the plot

Bruce Wayne is witnessing how, as a result of the collision of Superman and Zod, many people die under the rubble of buildings. Saving the survivors, Batman begins to think about the fact that Superman is dangerous, and to achieve their own goals is death and destruction. Tormented by heavy memories and frightening dreams, Batman is cracking down on Gotham criminals more and more severely.

Further events confirm the fears of Bruce Wayne. As a result of the actions of Superman, although not at his will, many people die in the shootout. This incident is widely publicized, and even in the US Congress, it is discussed whether Superman is a potential threat to the security of the planet and whether the world needs such a dangerous hero.

At the same time in the Indian Ocean, a stockpile of kryptonite was found on an abandoned ship. Lex Luthor intends at all costs to get this mineral to create on its basis a weapon that allows Superman to control and protect his experiments from his possible interference.

The bombing of the Capitol, which is believed to have occurred through Superman's fault, is the last blow to the reputation of the superhero. Batman decides to steal kryptonite from Lex Luthor, in order to stop Omnipotent Superman once and for all. Bruce Wayne comes into conflict with a powerful Kryptonian. But in fact, the main threat to humanity does not come from him, but from another, a strong and cunning enemy.

Cash gathering, reaction of critics

The new superhero thriller Zach Snyder, the sequel to the movie "Man from Steel," raised more than $ 80 million at the box office. Although the critics took the picture coldly, the feedback from the viewers was not bad. In general, the film grossed over $ 800 million at the box office, overtaking the films "X-Men: Apocalypse", "Alice in the Looking Glass" and "Deadpool". Since the movie "Batman vs. Superman" had box office success, it was decided to begin work on two sequels, the premiere of which is planned already in 2017 - "Miracle Woman" and "Justice League".

It is planned that Zak Snyder will be the director of both projects . The plot of the upcoming paintings will be connected with the film "Batman vs. Superman". Actors and roles in the new paintings are currently distributed as follows: the role of Wonder Woman will be played by Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck has already signed a contract for the role of Batman, Ezra Miller will play the role of Flash, and Amy Adams - Lois Lane.